Last updated: May 22, 2026

Application No. 18/187,782

INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DEVICE WITH PERFORMANCE-ENHANCING LAYOUT

Non-Final OA

Filed

Mar 22, 2023

Examiner

DAGNEW, MEKONNEN D

Art Unit

2638

Tech Center

2600 — Communications

Assignee

Intel Corporation

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +15.6% interview lift. Examiner has a relatively high allowance rate (83%); +15.6% interview lift. A written response may suffice.

Based on 735 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

DAGNEW, MEKONNEN D View full profile →

Grants 83% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

611 granted / 735 resolved

+21.1% vs TC avg

Strong +16% interview lift

Without

With

+15.6%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 6m

Avg Prosecution

25 currently pending

Career history

760

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

4.7%

-35.3% vs TC avg

§103

63.7%

+23.7% vs TC avg

§102

21.4%

-18.6% vs TC avg

§112

6.2%

-33.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 735 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Mar 22, 2023

Application Filed

Aug 23, 2023

Response after Non-Final Action

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

83%

Grant Probability

99%

With Interview (+15.6%)

2y 6m (~0m remaining)

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 735 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.